2000 MITSUBISHI CARISMA Owners Manual

FOR EMERGENCIES
8–25

Some fuses may not be installed on
your vehicle, depending on the vehicle
model or specifications.

The table above shows the main equip-
ment corresponding to each fuse.
N29C013a
Changing a fuseEN29C - Ce
1. Before replacing a fuse, always turn
off the electrical circuit concerned and
turn the ignition key to the “LOCK”
position.
2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Referring to the fuse load capacity
table, check the fuse pertaining to the
problem.
A - Fuse is OK
B - Blown fuse
N29C008a
4. There is a fuse removing tool in the
fuse cover of the passenger com-
partement. First take the fuse remov-
ing tool out of the fuse cover slowly
and then by using the fuse removing
tool, pull the fuse straight out from the
fuse box. If it is not blown, something
else must be causing the problem;
contact an authorized MITSUBISHI
dealer to have the problem checked.

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8–26
N29C001a
5. Insert a new fuse of the same capacity
into the clip and insert the fuse at the
same place in the fuse box.
CAUTION
(1) If the newly inserted fuse blows
again after a short time, have the
electrical system checked and re-
paired by an authorized MITSUBI-
SHI dealer to find the cause and
rectify it.
(2) Never use a fuse with a capacity
larger than that specified or any
substitute, such as wire, foil, etc.;
doing so will cause the circuit wir-
ing to heat up and could cause
fire.
Replacement of lamp bulbsEN10A-Ab
Before replacing a bulb, ensure the lamp is
off. Do not touch the glass part of the new
bulb with your bare fingers; the skin oil left on
the glass will evaporate when the bulb gets
hot and the vapor will condense on the re-
flector and dim the surface.
N10B296a
Bulb capacityEN10BMDh
A bulb should only be replaced with a new
bulb of the same rating and type. The desig-
nation can be found on the base of the bulb.
Outside
1-Position lamps 4W (T4W). . . . . . . . .
2-Headlamps, High/low beam
60/55W (H4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-Front turn - signal lamps
21W (PY21W) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-Side turn - signal lamps
5W (WY5W) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-Front fog lamps* 55W (H3). . . . . . . .

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8–27
Hatchback
N10B173a
6-Rear turn - signal lamps
21W (PY21W) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7-Reversing lamps 21W (P21W). . . . .
8-Licence - plate lamps 5W (W5W). .
9-Tail lamps 21/5W (P21/5W). . . . . . .
10-Stop lamps (Hatchback)
21W (P21W) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stop and tail lamps (Sedan)
21/5W (P21/5W) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11-Rear fog lamp 21W (P21W). . . . . . .
12-High mounted stop lamp 5W (W5W)
Inside
Front room lamps 10W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spot lamps*
Vehicles without sunroof 10W. . . . . . . .
Vehicles with sunroof 5W. . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage compartment lamp 10W. . . . . . . .
Sedan
N10B171aN10C046a
Headlamps and position lampsEN10CAHd
Remove the sealing cover by turning it
anti clockwise and disconnect the connector.

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8–28
N10C123a
Headlamps
Unhook the spring which secures the bulb,
and then remove the bulb.
N10C086a
CAUTION
Never hold the halogen lamp bulb
with a bare hand, dirty glove, etc.
The oil from your hand could cause
the bulb to break the next time the
headlamps or position lamps are op-
erated.
If the glass surface is dirty, it must be
cleaned with alcohol, paint thinner,
etc., and refit it after drying it thor-
oughly.
N10C048a
Position lamps
Remove the lamp socket by turning it
anti clockwise, then pull out the bulb from the
socket.

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8–29
N10F055a
Front turn–signal lamps
Petrol–powered vehicles,
Diesel–powered vehicles (right side)
EN10FANc
Turn the bulb socket anticlockwise to re-
move. And remove the bulb from the socket
by turning anticlockwise while pressing it in-
ward.
N10F054a
Diesel–powered vehicles
(left side)
1. Remove the cover.
N10F048a
2. Turn the bulb socket anticlockwise to
remove it. And remove the bulb from
the socket by turning anticlockwise
while pressing it inward.

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8–30
N10E002a
Side turn - signal lampsEN10E-Gd
Insert a straight blade (or minus) screwdriver
at the edge of the lens, remove the socket
assembly and bulb together by turning it anti-
clockwise, and then remove the bulb by pul-
ling out.
NOTEWrap a piece of cloth around the straight
blade (or mines) screwdriver in order to
avoid scratching the lens and the body.
N10X035a
Front fog lamps*EN10X - Oc
Remove the cover mounting screw.
N10X036a
Remove bolts (1) and (2) with a screwdriver,
and pull the lamp body towards you.
NOTE
Do not turn the aiming adjusting bolt (3).

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8–31
N10X039a
Remove the connector secured at the
bracket.
N10X037a
Undo the lamp cover while pressing on the
lugs, then disconnect the connector.
N10X038a
Unhook the spring which secures the bulb
and then remove the bulb.

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8–32
N10X079a
CAUTION
Never hold the halogen lamp bulb
with a bare hand, dirty glove, etc.
The oil from your hand could cause
the bulb to break the next time the
front fog lamps are operated.
If the glass surface is dirty, it must be
cleaned with alcohol, paint thinner,
etc., and refit after drying it thorough-
ly.
N10I088a
Rear combination lampsEN10IAJa
HatchbackRemove the lid.
Turn the bulb socket anti-clockwise to re-
move it. And remove it anti-clockwise while
pressing it inward.
1-Tail lamp
2-Rear turn-signal lamp
3-Stop lamp
N10I047a
SedanTurn and remove the knob (1) and then turn
down the cover.